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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 221.16 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 221.16 and 95.94 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 221.16 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/221.16 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 221.16 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 21,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218.09/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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