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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.23, 147.62 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.23, 147.62 and 92.42 is: 127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.23 : 147.62 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.23/147.62 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.23x = 147.62 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.23x = 13,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642.30/107.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.23

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