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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 204.10 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 204.10 and 88.90 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 204.10 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/204.10 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 204.10 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 18,143.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,143.47/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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