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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 204.05 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 204.05 and 95.97 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 204.05 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/204.05 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 204.05 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 19,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582.20/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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