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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 220.96 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 220.96 and 123.68 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 220.96 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/220.96 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 220.96 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 27,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328.33/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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