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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.30, 220.79 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.30, 220.79 and 95.96 is: 143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.30 : 220.79 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.30/220.79 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.30x = 220.79 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.30x = 21,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,186.53/147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.84

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