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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 203.78 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 203.78 and 92.50 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 203.78 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/203.78 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 203.78 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 18,849.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,849.65/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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