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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.80, 203.91 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.80, 203.91 and 89.48 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.80 : 203.91 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.80/203.91 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.80x = 203.91 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.80x = 18,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,245.42/147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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