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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.46, 203.50 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.46, 203.50 and 89.28 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.46 : 203.50 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.46/203.50 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.46x = 203.50 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.46x = 18,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168.48/147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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