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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.32, 203.28 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.32, 203.28 and 89.12 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.32 : 203.28 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.32/203.28 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.32x = 203.28 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.32x = 18,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,116.31/147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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