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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 203.93 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 203.93 and 121.59 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 203.93 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/203.93 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 203.93 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 24,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,795.85/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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