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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.63 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.63 and 60.41 is: 90.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.63 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.63 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.63 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 13,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,327.16/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.61

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