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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 204.09 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 204.09 and 95.46 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 204.09 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/204.09 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 204.09 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 19,481.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481.31/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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