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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 202.98 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 202.98 and 91.92 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 202.98 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/202.98 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 202.98 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 18,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657.92/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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