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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.37, 203.46 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.37, 203.46 and 92.18 is: 127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.37 : 203.46 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.37/203.46 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.37x = 203.46 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.37x = 18,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,754.94/147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.27

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