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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 203.58 and 92.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 203.58 and 92.33 is: 127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 203.58 = 92.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/203.58 = 92.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 203.58 × 92.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 18,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,796.54/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.37

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