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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 221.49 and 39.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 221.49 and 39.46 is: 59.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 221.49 = 39.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/221.49 = 39.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 221.49 × 39.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 8,740.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,740.00/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.18

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