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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.01, 202.90 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.01, 202.90 and 91.73 is: 126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.01 : 202.90 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.01/202.90 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.01x = 202.90 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.01x = 18,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,612.29/147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.61

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