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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.86, 204.06 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.86, 204.06 and 95.44 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.86 : 204.06 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.86/204.06 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.86x = 204.06 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.86x = 19,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,475.49/147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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