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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 203.59 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 203.59 and 121.44 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 203.59 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/203.59 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 203.59 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 24,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723.67/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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