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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.86, 221.59 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.86, 221.59 and 96.43 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.86 : 221.59 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.86/221.59 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.86x = 221.59 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.86x = 21,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,367.49/147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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