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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 203.64 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 203.64 and 89.35 is: 123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 203.64 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/203.64 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 203.64 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 18,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194.72/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.30

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