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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 220.82 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 220.82 and 60.56 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 220.82 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/220.82 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 220.82 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 13,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,372.86/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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