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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 203.13 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 203.13 and 88.98 is: 122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 203.13 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/203.13 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 203.13 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 18,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,074.51/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.79

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