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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.59, 203.72 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.59, 203.72 and 92.30 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.59 : 203.72 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.59/203.72 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.59x = 203.72 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.59x = 18,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803.36/147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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