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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 221.49 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 221.49 and 96.45 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 221.49 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/221.49 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 221.49 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 21,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,362.71/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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