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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 204.31 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 204.31 and 92.80 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 204.31 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/204.31 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 204.31 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 18,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,958.67/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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