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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 203.67 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 203.67 and 126.92 is: 174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 203.67 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/203.67 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 203.67 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 25,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,848.78/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.97

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