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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.79, 203.77 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.79, 203.77 and 95.25 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.79 : 203.77 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.79/203.77 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.79x = 203.77 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.79x = 19,409.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,409.09/147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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