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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 203.19 and 88.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 203.19 and 88.99 is: 122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 203.19 = 88.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/203.19 = 88.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 203.19 × 88.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 18,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081.88/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.82

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