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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 204.07 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 204.07 and 120.32 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 204.07 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/204.07 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 204.07 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 24,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,553.70/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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