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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 203.24 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 203.24 and 91.95 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 203.24 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/203.24 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 203.24 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 18,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,687.46/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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