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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.01, 202.74 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.01, 202.74 and 91.76 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.01 : 202.74 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.01/202.74 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.01x = 202.74 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.01x = 18,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,602.64/147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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