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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 202.95 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 202.95 and 88.83 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 202.95 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/202.95 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 202.95 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 18,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,028.05/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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