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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.80, 203.87 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.80, 203.87 and 96.05 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.80 : 203.87 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.80/203.87 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.80x = 203.87 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.80x = 19,580.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,580.93/147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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