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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 204.05 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 204.05 and 92.63 is: 127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 204.05 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/204.05 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 204.05 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 18,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899.67/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.84

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