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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 203.39 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 203.39 and 87.59 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 203.39 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/203.39 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 203.39 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 17,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813.69/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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