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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.48, 203.45 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.48, 203.45 and 94.94 is: 130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.48 : 203.45 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.48/203.45 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.48x = 203.45 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.48x = 19,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,314.05/147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.96

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