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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 221.60 and 39.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 221.60 and 39.52 is: 59.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 221.60 = 39.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/221.60 = 39.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 221.60 × 39.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 8,758.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758.01/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.28

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