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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 203.08 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 203.08 and 91.87 is: 126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 203.08 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/203.08 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 203.08 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 18,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,656.45/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.79

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