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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 220.92 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 220.92 and 39.07 is: 58.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 220.92 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/220.92 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 220.92 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 8,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631.69/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.61

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