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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 203.31 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 203.31 and 95.76 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 203.31 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/203.31 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 203.31 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 19,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,468.97/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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