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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 203.66 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 203.66 and 92.28 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 203.66 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/203.66 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 203.66 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 18,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,793.74/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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