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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 220.80 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 220.80 and 95.06 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 220.80 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/220.80 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 220.80 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 20,988.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,988.14/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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