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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.55, 203.74 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.55, 203.74 and 125.20 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.55 : 203.74 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.55/203.74 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.55x = 203.74 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.55x = 25,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507.40/147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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