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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 204 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 204 and 96 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 204 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/204 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 204 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 19,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,584/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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