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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 202.90 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 202.90 and 88.82 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 202.90 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/202.90 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 202.90 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 18,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020.12/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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