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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.27, 203.28 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.27, 203.28 and 89.10 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.27 : 203.28 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.27/203.28 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.27x = 203.28 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.27x = 18,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,112.25/147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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