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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 203.38 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 203.38 and 89.16 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 203.38 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/203.38 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 203.38 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 18,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133.36/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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