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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 220.81 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 220.81 and 39 is: 58.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 220.81 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/220.81 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 220.81 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 8,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,611.59/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.50

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