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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 203.48 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 203.48 and 92.18 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 203.48 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/203.48 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 203.48 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 18,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756.79/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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