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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 203.34 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 203.34 and 89.14 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 203.34 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/203.34 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 203.34 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 18,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,125.73/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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