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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 203.62 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 203.62 and 123.10 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 203.62 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/203.62 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 203.62 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 25,065.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,065.62/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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