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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.97, 204.29 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.97, 204.29 and 95.54 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.97 : 204.29 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.97/204.29 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.97x = 204.29 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.97x = 19,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517.90/147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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