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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 202.91 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 202.91 and 94.62 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 202.91 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/202.91 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 202.91 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 19,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,199.63/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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