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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 220.92 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 220.92 and 89.56 is: 134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 220.92 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/220.92 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 220.92 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 19,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785.60/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.23

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