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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 203.78 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 203.78 and 95.15 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 203.78 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/203.78 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 203.78 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 19,389.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,389.67/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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