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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.09, 220.59 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.09, 220.59 and 95.73 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.09 : 220.59 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.09/220.59 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.09x = 220.59 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.09x = 21,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,117.08/147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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