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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 204.39 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 204.39 and 127.08 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 204.39 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/204.39 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 204.39 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 25,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,973.88/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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