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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.43, 220.62 and 89.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.43, 220.62 and 89.63 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.43 : 220.62 = 89.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.43/220.62 = 89.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.43x = 220.62 × 89.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.43x = 19,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774.17/147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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