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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 203.13 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 203.13 and 88.96 is: 122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 203.13 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/203.13 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 203.13 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 18,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,070.44/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.79

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