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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 220.89 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 220.89 and 89.58 is: 134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 220.89 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/220.89 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 220.89 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 19,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,787.33/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.28

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