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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.75, 221.62 and 39.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.75, 221.62 and 39.54 is: 59.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.75 : 221.62 = 39.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.75/221.62 = 39.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.75x = 221.62 × 39.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.75x = 8,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761.75/147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.30

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