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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 203.40 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 203.40 and 95.70 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 203.40 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/203.40 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 203.40 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 19,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465.38/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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