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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.70, 220.98 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.70, 220.98 and 89.91 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.70 : 220.98 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.70/220.98 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.70x = 220.98 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.70x = 19,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,868.14/147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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