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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 202.90 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 202.90 and 94.60 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 202.90 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/202.90 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 202.90 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 19,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,194.34/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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