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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 203.04 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 203.04 and 121.44 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 203.04 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/203.04 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 203.04 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 24,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657.18/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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