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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.82, 204 and 88.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.82, 204 and 88.78 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.82 : 204 = 88.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.82/204 = 88.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.82x = 204 × 88.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.82x = 18,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,111.12/147.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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