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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 203.30 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 203.30 and 94.83 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 203.30 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/203.30 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 203.30 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 19,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,278.46/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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