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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 220.79 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 220.79 and 60.56 is: 90.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 220.79 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/220.79 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 220.79 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 13,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,371.75/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.81

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