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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 204.26 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 204.26 and 95.56 is: 131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 204.26 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/204.26 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 204.26 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 19,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519.09/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.94

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