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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 202.97 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 202.97 and 91.79 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 202.97 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/202.97 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 202.97 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 18,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,629.60/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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