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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.53, 203.58 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.53, 203.58 and 89.30 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.53 : 203.58 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.53/203.58 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.53x = 203.58 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.53x = 18,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,180.20/147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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