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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.14, 202.88 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.14, 202.88 and 88.90 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.14 : 202.88 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.14/202.88 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.14x = 202.88 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.14x = 18,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036.03/147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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