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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.87, 222.68 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.87, 222.68 and 123.73 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.87 : 222.68 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.87/222.68 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.87x = 222.68 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.87x = 27,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,551.95/147.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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