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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 203.45 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 203.45 and 122.99 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 203.45 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/203.45 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 203.45 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 25,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020.68/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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