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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.89, 203.91 and 120.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.89, 203.91 and 120.17 is: 165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.89 : 203.91 = 120.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.89/203.91 = 120.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.89x = 203.91 × 120.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.89x = 24,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502.85/147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.69

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