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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.25, 203.25 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.25, 203.25 and 95.50 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.25 : 203.25 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.25/203.25 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.25x = 203.25 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.25x = 19,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,410.38/147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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