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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.43, 221.16 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.43, 221.16 and 60.76 is: 91.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.43 : 221.16 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.43/221.16 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.43x = 221.16 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.43x = 13,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437.68/147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.15

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