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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 203.68 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 203.68 and 95.82 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 203.68 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/203.68 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 203.68 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 19,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,516.62/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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