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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 221.62 and 62.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 221.62 and 62.28 is: 93.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 221.62 = 62.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/221.62 = 62.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 221.62 × 62.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 13,802.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,802.49/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.41

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