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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 203.65 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 203.65 and 95.12 is: 131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 203.65 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/203.65 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 203.65 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 19,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371.19/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.24

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