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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.32, 203.20 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.32, 203.20 and 92.04 is: 126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.32 : 203.20 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.32/203.20 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.32x = 203.20 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.32x = 18,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,702.53/147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.95

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