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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.31, 203.36 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.31, 203.36 and 95.47 is: 131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.31 : 203.36 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.31/203.36 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.31x = 203.36 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.31x = 19,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414.78/147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.80

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