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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.53, 203.58 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.53, 203.58 and 95.08 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.53 : 203.58 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.53/203.58 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.53x = 203.58 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.53x = 19,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,356.26/147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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