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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.61, 203.69 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.61, 203.69 and 95.14 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.61 : 203.69 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.61/203.69 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.61x = 203.69 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.61x = 19,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377.81/147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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