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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 220.80 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 220.80 and 60.54 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 220.80 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/220.80 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 220.80 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 13,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,367.23/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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