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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 221.81 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 221.81 and 61.16 is: 91.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 221.81 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/221.81 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 221.81 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 13,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,564.48/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.77

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