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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 221.63 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 221.63 and 61.14 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 221.63 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/221.63 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 221.63 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 13,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,550.98/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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