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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 203.92 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 203.92 and 92.48 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 203.92 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/203.92 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 203.92 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 18,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,858.52/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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