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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.57, 203.63 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.57, 203.63 and 95.10 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.57 : 203.63 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.57/203.63 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.57x = 203.63 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.57x = 19,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,364.74/147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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