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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.32, 220.90 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.32, 220.90 and 61.72 is: 92.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.32 : 220.90 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.32/220.90 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.32x = 220.90 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.32x = 13,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,633.95/147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.55

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