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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 203.96 and 92.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 203.96 and 92.57 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 203.96 = 92.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/203.96 = 92.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 203.96 × 92.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 18,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,879.79/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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