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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 220.76 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 220.76 and 96.09 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 220.76 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/220.76 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 220.76 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 21,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,212.35/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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