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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 204.48 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 204.48 and 126.36 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 204.48 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/204.48 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 204.48 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 25,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,838.09/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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