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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 203.52 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 203.52 and 124.57 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 203.52 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/203.52 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 203.52 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 25,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,352.49/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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