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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.46, 203.28 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.46, 203.28 and 92.17 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.46 : 203.28 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.46/203.28 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.46x = 203.28 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.46x = 18,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736.32/147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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