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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.64, 221.04 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.64, 221.04 and 96.34 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.64 : 221.04 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.64/221.04 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.64x = 221.04 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.64x = 21,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,294.99/147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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