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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 204 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 204 and 127.29 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 204 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/204 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 204 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 25,967.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.16/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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