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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 220.11 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 220.11 and 95.49 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 220.11 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/220.11 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 220.11 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 21,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018.30/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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