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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.93, 203.49 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.93, 203.49 and 129.54 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.93 : 203.49 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.93/203.49 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.93x = 203.49 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.93x = 26,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,360.09/147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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