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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 221.23 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 221.23 and 89.71 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 221.23 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/221.23 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 221.23 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 19,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,846.10/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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