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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 203.45 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 203.45 and 88.47 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 203.45 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/203.45 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 203.45 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 17,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,997.76/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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