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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 203.28 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 203.28 and 126.93 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 203.28 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/203.28 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 203.28 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 25,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,802.33/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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