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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 203.32 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 203.32 and 88.40 is: 121.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 203.32 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/203.32 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 203.32 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 17,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,973.49/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.99

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