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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 202.78 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 202.78 and 91.74 is: 126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 202.78 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/202.78 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 202.78 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 18,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,603.08/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.52

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