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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 203.95 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 203.95 and 120.20 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 203.95 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/203.95 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 203.95 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 24,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513.17/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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