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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.41, 203.57 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.41, 203.57 and 92.17 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.41 : 203.57 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.41/203.57 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.41x = 203.57 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.41x = 18,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,763.05/147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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