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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.79, 204.52 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.79, 204.52 and 128.12 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.79 : 204.52 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.79/204.52 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.79x = 204.52 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.79x = 26,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,203.10/147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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