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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 202.86 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 202.86 and 88.84 is: 122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 202.86 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/202.86 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 202.86 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 18,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022.08/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.53

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