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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 203.10 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 203.10 and 89.03 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 203.10 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/203.10 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 203.10 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 18,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081.99/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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