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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.63, 203.67 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.63, 203.67 and 89.45 is: 123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.63 : 203.67 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.63/203.67 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.63x = 203.67 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.63x = 18,217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217.26/147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.40

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