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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 203.74 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 203.74 and 125.80 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 203.74 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/203.74 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 203.74 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 25,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,630.18/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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