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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 203.91 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 203.91 and 96.09 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 203.91 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/203.91 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 203.91 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 19,593.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,593.71/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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