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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.63, 221.46 and 39.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.63, 221.46 and 39.42 is: 59.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.63 : 221.46 = 39.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.63/221.46 = 39.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.63x = 221.46 × 39.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.63x = 8,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729.95/147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.13

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