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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 203.76 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 203.76 and 95.23 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 203.76 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/203.76 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 203.76 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 19,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404.06/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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