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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 221.08 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 221.08 and 88.92 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 221.08 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/221.08 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 221.08 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 19,658.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658.43/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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