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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 203.86 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 203.86 and 89.54 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 203.86 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/203.86 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 203.86 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 18,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253.62/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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