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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 221.45 and 60.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 221.45 and 60.92 is: 91.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 221.45 = 60.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/221.45 = 60.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 221.45 × 60.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 13,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,491.69/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.45

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