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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.73, 203.96 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.73, 203.96 and 95.30 is: 131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.73 : 203.96 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.73/203.96 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.73x = 203.96 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.73x = 19,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,437.12/147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.57

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