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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.59, 221.38 and 39.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.59, 221.38 and 39.37 is: 59.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.59 : 221.38 = 39.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.59/221.38 = 39.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.59x = 221.38 × 39.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.59x = 8,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715.53/147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.05

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