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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.31, 203.31 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.31, 203.31 and 92.04 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.31 : 203.31 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.31/203.31 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.31x = 203.31 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.31x = 18,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.65/147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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