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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.19, 203.14 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.19, 203.14 and 88.97 is: 122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.19 : 203.14 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.19/203.14 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.19x = 203.14 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.19x = 18,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,072.89/147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.79

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