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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 203.52 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 203.52 and 121.32 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 203.52 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/203.52 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 203.52 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 24,691.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,691.05/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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