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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 202.98 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 202.98 and 88.84 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 202.98 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/202.98 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 202.98 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 18,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032.74/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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