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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 221.75 and 61.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 221.75 and 61.15 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 221.75 = 61.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/221.75 = 61.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 221.75 × 61.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 13,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,559.68/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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