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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.73, 221.58 and 39.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.73, 221.58 and 39.53 is: 59.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.73 : 221.58 = 39.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.73/221.58 = 39.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.73x = 221.58 × 39.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.73x = 8,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759.06/147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.29

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