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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 220.60 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 220.60 and 95.82 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 220.60 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/220.60 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 220.60 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 21,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,137.89/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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