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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 221.03 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 221.03 and 89.57 is: 134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 221.03 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/221.03 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 221.03 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 19,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797.66/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.36

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