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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 221.52 and 39.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 221.52 and 39.47 is: 59.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 221.52 = 39.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/221.52 = 39.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 221.52 × 39.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 8,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743.39/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.21

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