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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 203.62 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 203.62 and 89.32 is: 123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 203.62 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/203.62 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 203.62 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 18,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,187.34/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.27

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