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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 203.47 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 203.47 and 125.61 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 203.47 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/203.47 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 203.47 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 25,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,556.85/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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