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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.88, 203.90 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.88, 203.90 and 95.42 is: 131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.88 : 203.90 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.88/203.90 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.88x = 203.90 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.88x = 19,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,456.14/147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.57

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