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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 204.21 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 204.21 and 123.24 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 204.21 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/204.21 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 204.21 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 25,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,166.84/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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