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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.10, 202.95 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.10, 202.95 and 91.86 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.10 : 202.95 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.10/202.95 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.10x = 202.95 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.10x = 18,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642.99/147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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