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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.67, 203.80 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.67, 203.80 and 92.41 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.67 : 203.80 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.67/203.80 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.67x = 203.80 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.67x = 18,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,832.42/147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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