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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.50, 203.67 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.50, 203.67 and 95.84 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.50 : 203.67 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.50/203.67 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.50x = 203.67 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.50x = 19,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519.73/147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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