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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 220.35 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 220.35 and 60.35 is: 90.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 220.35 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/220.35 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 220.35 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 13,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,298.12/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.45

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