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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 220.62 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 220.62 and 60.42 is: 90.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 220.62 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/220.62 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 220.62 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 13,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,329.86/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.68

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