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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 220.80 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 220.80 and 89.60 is: 134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 220.80 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/220.80 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 220.80 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 19,784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,784.23/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.26

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