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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 221.15 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 221.15 and 95.95 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 221.15 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/221.15 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 221.15 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 21,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,219.86/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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