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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 203.92 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 203.92 and 87.99 is: 121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 203.92 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/203.92 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 203.92 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 17,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942.92/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.39

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