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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.43, 203.52 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.43, 203.52 and 95.68 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.43 : 203.52 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.43/203.52 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.43x = 203.52 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.43x = 19,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472.79/147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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