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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 204.17 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 204.17 and 92.61 is: 127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 204.17 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/204.17 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 204.17 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 18,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,909.18/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.91

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