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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 202.86 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 202.86 and 88.79 is: 122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 202.86 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/202.86 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 202.86 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 18,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012.45/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.53

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