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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.85, 203.96 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.85, 203.96 and 88.80 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.85 : 203.96 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.85/203.96 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.85x = 203.96 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.85x = 18,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,111.11/147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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