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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 220.70 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 220.70 and 96.16 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 220.70 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/220.70 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 220.70 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 21,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,221.41/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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