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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 204.13 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 204.13 and 95.40 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 204.13 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/204.13 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 204.13 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 19,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473.53/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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