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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 204.28 and 127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 204.28 and 127.19 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 204.28 = 127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/204.28 = 127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 204.28 × 127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 25,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,981.03/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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