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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 203.12 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 203.12 and 95.60 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 203.12 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/203.12 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 203.12 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 19,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,418.27/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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