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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.25, 203.31 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.25, 203.31 and 95.59 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.25 : 203.31 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.25/203.31 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.25x = 203.31 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.25x = 19,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434.40/147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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