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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 203.10 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 203.10 and 91.94 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 203.10 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/203.10 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 203.10 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 18,673.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673.01/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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