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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 203.14 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 203.14 and 88.23 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 203.14 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/203.14 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 203.14 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 17,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922.82/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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