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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 221.14 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 221.14 and 96.39 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 221.14 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/221.14 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 221.14 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 21,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,315.68/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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