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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 202.93 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 202.93 and 91.82 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 202.93 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/202.93 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 202.93 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 18,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,633.31/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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