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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 203.67 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 203.67 and 92.32 is: 127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 203.67 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/203.67 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 203.67 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 18,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,802.81/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.46

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