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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 203.70 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 203.70 and 95.92 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 203.70 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/203.70 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 203.70 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 19,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,538.90/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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