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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 221.10 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 221.10 and 96.13 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 221.10 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/221.10 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 221.10 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 21,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,254.34/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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