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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 220.65 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 220.65 and 95.95 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 220.65 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/220.65 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 220.65 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 21,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,171.37/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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