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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.61, 221.38 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.61, 221.38 and 96.27 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.61 : 221.38 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.61/221.38 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.61x = 221.38 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.61x = 21,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,311.77/147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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