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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.41, 220.96 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.41, 220.96 and 96.09 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.41 : 220.96 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.41/220.96 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.41x = 220.96 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.41x = 21,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,232.05/147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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