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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.53, 203.56 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.53, 203.56 and 91.50 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.53 : 203.56 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.53/203.56 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.53x = 203.56 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.53x = 18,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,624.72/147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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