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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.51, 221.45 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.51, 221.45 and 95.99 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.51 : 221.45 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.51/221.45 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.51x = 221.45 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.51x = 21,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,255.40/147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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