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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.67, 203.75 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.67, 203.75 and 95.22 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.67 : 203.75 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.67/203.75 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.67x = 203.75 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.67x = 19,401.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401.08/147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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