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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 203.90 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 203.90 and 121.61 is: 167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 203.90 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/203.90 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 203.90 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 24,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,794.65/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.58

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