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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 221.44 and 89.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 221.44 and 89.95 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 221.44 = 89.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/221.44 = 89.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 221.44 × 89.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 19,918.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,918.53/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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