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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 203.18 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 203.18 and 91.96 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 203.18 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/203.18 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 203.18 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 18,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,684.43/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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