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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 203.36 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 203.36 and 92.05 is: 127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 203.36 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/203.36 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 203.36 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 18,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,718.32/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.09

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