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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.71, 221.43 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.71, 221.43 and 95.67 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.71 : 221.43 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.71/221.43 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.71x = 221.43 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.71x = 21,184.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184.21/147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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