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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.97, 204.21 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.97, 204.21 and 88.96 is: 122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.97 : 204.21 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.97/204.21 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.97x = 204.21 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.97x = 18,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,165.50/147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.77

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