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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.80, 203.97 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.80, 203.97 and 92.51 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.80 : 203.97 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.80/203.97 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.80x = 203.97 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.80x = 18,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869.26/147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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