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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.09, 202.98 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.09, 202.98 and 91.82 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.09 : 202.98 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.09/202.98 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.09x = 202.98 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.09x = 18,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636.61/147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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