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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.30, 203.28 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.30, 203.28 and 92.01 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.30 : 203.28 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.30/203.28 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.30x = 203.28 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.30x = 18,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703.79/147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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