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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 203.10 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 203.10 and 91.85 is: 126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 203.10 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/203.10 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 203.10 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 18,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,654.74/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.78

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