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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 203.76 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 203.76 and 130.41 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 203.76 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/203.76 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 203.76 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 26,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,572.34/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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