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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 220.74 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 220.74 and 95.81 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 220.74 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/220.74 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 220.74 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 21,148.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,148.00/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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