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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.61, 221.35 and 60.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.61, 221.35 and 60.94 is: 91.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.61 : 221.35 = 60.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.61/221.35 = 60.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.61x = 221.35 × 60.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.61x = 13,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,489.07/147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.38

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