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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 203.54 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 203.54 and 95.09 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 203.54 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/203.54 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 203.54 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 19,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,354.62/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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