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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.88, 203.84 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.88, 203.84 and 128.16 is: 176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.88 : 203.84 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.88/203.84 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.88x = 203.84 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.88x = 26,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124.13/147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.66

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