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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.31, 203.34 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.31, 203.34 and 92.09 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.31 : 203.34 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.31/203.34 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.31x = 203.34 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.31x = 18,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725.58/147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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