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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.45, 203.49 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.45, 203.49 and 92.18 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.45 : 203.49 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.45/203.49 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.45x = 203.49 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.45x = 18,756.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756.69/147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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