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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.73, 221.59 and 61.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.73, 221.59 and 61.06 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.73 : 221.59 = 61.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.73/221.59 = 61.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.73x = 221.59 × 61.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.73x = 13,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,529.98/147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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