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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.79, 203.52 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.79, 203.52 and 129.34 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.79 : 203.52 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.79/203.52 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.79x = 203.52 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.79x = 26,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,323.28/147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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