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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.91, 204.06 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.91, 204.06 and 89.70 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.91 : 204.06 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.91/204.06 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.91x = 204.06 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.91x = 18,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,304.18/147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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