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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.61, 203.73 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.61, 203.73 and 89.38 is: 123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.61 : 203.73 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.61/203.73 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.61x = 203.73 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.61x = 18,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,208.37/147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.36

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