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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 203.58 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 203.58 and 129.33 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 203.58 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/203.58 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 203.58 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 26,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329.00/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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