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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.37 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.37 and 95.68 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.37 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.37 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.37 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 21,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,085.34/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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