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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 202.98 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 202.98 and 91.87 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 202.98 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/202.98 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 202.98 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 18,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,647.77/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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