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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.97, 204 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.97, 204 and 92.61 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.97 : 204 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.97/204 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.97x = 204 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.97x = 18,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892.44/147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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