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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 220.92 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 220.92 and 60.66 is: 90.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 220.92 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/220.92 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 220.92 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 13,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,399.99/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.91

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