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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.59, 203.54 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.59, 203.54 and 95.15 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.59 : 203.54 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.59/203.54 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.59x = 203.54 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.59x = 19,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,365.34/147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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