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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 203.81 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 203.81 and 92.43 is: 127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 203.81 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/203.81 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 203.81 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 18,838.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,838.16/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.61

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