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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.27, 203.33 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.27, 203.33 and 92.07 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.27 : 203.33 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.27/203.33 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.27x = 203.33 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.27x = 18,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,720.13/147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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