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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 204.46 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 204.46 and 127.02 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 204.46 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/204.46 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 204.46 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 25,970.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970.51/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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