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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 204.09 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 204.09 and 95.48 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 204.09 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/204.09 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 204.09 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 19,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,485.90/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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