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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 203.30 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 203.30 and 89.06 is: 122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 203.30 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/203.30 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 203.30 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 18,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105.90/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.94

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