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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.03, 220.58 and 60.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.03, 220.58 and 60.38 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.03 : 220.58 = 60.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.03/220.58 = 60.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.03x = 220.58 × 60.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.03x = 13,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318.62/147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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