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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.41, 221.16 and 88.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.41, 221.16 and 88.91 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.41 : 221.16 = 88.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.41/221.16 = 88.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.41x = 221.16 × 88.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.41x = 19,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662.01/147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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