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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.67, 203.83 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.67, 203.83 and 120.02 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.67 : 203.83 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.67/203.83 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.67x = 203.83 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.67x = 24,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462.36/147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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