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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.70, 203.69 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.70, 203.69 and 92.42 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.70 : 203.69 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.70/203.69 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.70x = 203.69 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.70x = 18,825.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,825.03/147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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