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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 202.93 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 202.93 and 94.57 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 202.93 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/202.93 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 202.93 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 19,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,191.09/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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