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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.85 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.85 and 89.84 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.85 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.85 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.85 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 19,931.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,931.00/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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