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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.89, 204.07 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.89, 204.07 and 92.61 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.89 : 204.07 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.89/204.07 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.89x = 204.07 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.89x = 18,898.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,898.86/147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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