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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.75, 220.73 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.75, 220.73 and 123.45 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.75 : 220.73 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.75/220.73 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.75x = 220.73 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.75x = 27,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,249.12/147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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