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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 204.09 and 92.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 204.09 and 92.57 is: 127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 204.09 = 92.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/204.09 = 92.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 204.09 × 92.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 18,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891.59/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.81

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