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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 203.43 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 203.43 and 94.95 is: 131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 203.43 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/203.43 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 203.43 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 19,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,315.68/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.08

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