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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 204.18 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 204.18 and 92.71 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 204.18 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/204.18 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 204.18 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 18,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,929.53/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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