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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 203.07 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 203.07 and 94.74 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 203.07 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/203.07 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 203.07 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 19,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,238.45/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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