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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 203.10 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 203.10 and 89.04 is: 122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 203.10 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/203.10 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 203.10 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 18,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084.02/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.82

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