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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 204.14 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 204.14 and 92.66 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 204.14 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/204.14 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 204.14 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 18,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,915.66/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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