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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 203.28 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 203.28 and 92.05 is: 126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 203.28 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/203.28 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 203.28 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 18,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711.92/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.99

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