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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 203.78 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 203.78 and 89.44 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 203.78 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/203.78 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 203.78 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 18,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225.80/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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