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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 220.94 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 220.94 and 96.13 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 220.94 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/220.94 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 220.94 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 21,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238.63/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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