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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.65, 203.74 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.65, 203.74 and 89.43 is: 123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.65 : 203.74 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.65/203.74 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.65x = 203.74 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.65x = 18,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,220.47/147.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.40

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