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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 203.70 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 203.70 and 97.92 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 203.70 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/203.70 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 203.70 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 19,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946.30/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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