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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 204.14 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 204.14 and 89.74 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 204.14 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/204.14 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 204.14 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 18,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,319.52/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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