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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 221.61 and 61.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 221.61 and 61.05 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 221.61 = 61.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/221.61 = 61.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 221.61 × 61.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 13,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528.99/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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