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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.48, 221.42 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.48, 221.42 and 96.16 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.48 : 221.42 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.48/221.42 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.48x = 221.42 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.48x = 21,291.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,291.75/147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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