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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 220.95 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 220.95 and 96.09 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 220.95 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/220.95 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 220.95 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 21,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,231.09/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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