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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.46, 220.85 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.46, 220.85 and 89.56 is: 134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.46 : 220.85 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.46/220.85 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.46x = 220.85 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.46x = 19,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,777.77/147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.12

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