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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 203.93 and 95.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 203.93 and 95.33 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 203.93 = 95.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/203.93 = 95.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 203.93 × 95.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 19,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439.15/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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