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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.61, 221.40 and 39.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.61, 221.40 and 39.41 is: 59.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.61 : 221.40 = 39.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.61/221.40 = 39.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.61x = 221.40 × 39.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.61x = 8,725.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,725.37/147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.11

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