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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.64, 203.64 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.64, 203.64 and 92.38 is: 127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.64 : 203.64 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.64/203.64 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.64x = 203.64 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.64x = 18,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,812.26/147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.42

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