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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.97, 220.32 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.97, 220.32 and 95.64 is: 143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.97 : 220.32 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.97/220.32 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.97x = 220.32 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.97x = 21,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071.40/146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.37

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