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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 220.92 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 220.92 and 89.44 is: 134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 220.92 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/220.92 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 220.92 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 19,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759.08/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.05

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