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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 204.26 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 204.26 and 89.76 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 204.26 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/204.26 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 204.26 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 18,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333.93/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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