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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 203.31 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 203.31 and 124.11 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 203.31 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/203.31 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 203.31 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 25,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,232.80/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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