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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 203.84 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 203.84 and 92.48 is: 127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 203.84 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/203.84 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 203.84 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 18,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851.12/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.60

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