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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 203.22 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 203.22 and 88.29 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 203.22 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/203.22 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 203.22 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 17,942.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942.29/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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