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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.27, 220.79 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.27, 220.79 and 89.55 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.27 : 220.79 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.27/220.79 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.27x = 220.79 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.27x = 19,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,771.30/147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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