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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 203.82 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 203.82 and 89.44 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 203.82 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/203.82 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 203.82 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 18,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,228.82/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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