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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 221.12 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 221.12 and 96.36 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 221.12 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/221.12 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 221.12 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 21,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,306.17/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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