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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.86, 204.02 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.86, 204.02 and 89.62 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.86 : 204.02 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.86/204.02 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.86x = 204.02 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.86x = 18,284.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284.27/147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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