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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 221.93 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 221.93 and 96.68 is: 145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 221.93 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/221.93 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 221.93 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 21,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,454.60/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.05

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