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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 203.26 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 203.26 and 95.50 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 203.26 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/203.26 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 203.26 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 19,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,411.33/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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