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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 202.92 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 202.92 and 95.26 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 202.92 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/202.92 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 202.92 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 19,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330.16/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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