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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 203.29 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 203.29 and 94.95 is: 130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 203.29 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/203.29 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 203.29 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 19,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,301.13/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.96

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