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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 203.24 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 203.24 and 89 is: 122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 203.24 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/203.24 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 203.24 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 18,088.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,088.36/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.85

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