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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 204.23 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 204.23 and 89.80 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 204.23 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/204.23 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 204.23 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 18,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339.85/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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