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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 221.02 and 39.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 221.02 and 39.13 is: 58.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 221.02 = 39.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/221.02 = 39.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 221.02 × 39.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 8,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,647.41/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.69

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