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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 220.60 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 220.60 and 77.61 is: 116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 220.60 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/220.60 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 220.60 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 17,120.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,120.77/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.30

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