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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.61, 203.79 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.61, 203.79 and 95.17 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.61 : 203.79 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.61/203.79 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.61x = 203.79 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.61x = 19,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394.69/147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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