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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 204.26 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 204.26 and 92.74 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 204.26 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/204.26 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 204.26 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 18,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,943.07/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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