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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.49, 221.10 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.49, 221.10 and 95.45 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.49 : 221.10 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.49/221.10 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.49x = 221.10 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.49x = 21,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104.31/147.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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