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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 204.04 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 204.04 and 96.17 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 204.04 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/204.04 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 204.04 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 19,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622.53/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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