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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 221.36 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 221.36 and 62 is: 93.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 221.36 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/221.36 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 221.36 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 13,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724.32/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.03

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