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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.27, 220.88 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.27, 220.88 and 39.06 is: 58.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.27 : 220.88 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.27/220.88 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.27x = 220.88 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.27x = 8,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,627.38/147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.58

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