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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 202.88 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 202.88 and 90.99 is: 125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 202.88 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/202.88 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 202.88 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 18,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,458.58/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.55

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