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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.89, 204.10 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.89, 204.10 and 88.88 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.89 : 204.10 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.89/204.10 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.89x = 204.10 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.89x = 18,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,140.41/147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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