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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.46, 221.06 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.46, 221.06 and 96.14 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.46 : 221.06 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.46/221.06 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.46x = 221.06 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.46x = 21,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,252.71/147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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