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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 204.36 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 204.36 and 123.58 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 204.36 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/204.36 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 204.36 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 25,254.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254.81/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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