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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.89, 221.33 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.89, 221.33 and 96.46 is: 144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.89 : 221.33 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.89/221.33 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.89x = 221.33 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.89x = 21,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,347.90/147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.35

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