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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 203.39 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 203.39 and 92.13 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 203.39 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/203.39 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 203.39 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 18,737.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,737.19/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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