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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 220.61 and 60.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 220.61 and 60.44 is: 90.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 220.61 = 60.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/220.61 = 60.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 220.61 × 60.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 13,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332.26/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.60

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