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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 203.73 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 203.73 and 91.61 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 203.73 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/203.73 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 203.73 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 18,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,663.71/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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