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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 203.71 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 203.71 and 95.21 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 203.71 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/203.71 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 203.71 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 19,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,395.23/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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