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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.25, 203.27 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.25, 203.27 and 95.65 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.25 : 203.27 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.25/203.27 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.25x = 203.27 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.25x = 19,442.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442.30/147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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