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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 203.22 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 203.22 and 88.25 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 203.22 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/203.22 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 203.22 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 17,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,934.17/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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