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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.38 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.38 and 89.16 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.38 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.38 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.38 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 19,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650.10/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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