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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 203.82 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 203.82 and 92.45 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 203.82 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/203.82 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 203.82 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 18,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843.16/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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