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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 204.03 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 204.03 and 96.06 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 204.03 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/204.03 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 204.03 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 19,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,599.12/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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