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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.88, 221.82 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.88, 221.82 and 61.22 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.88 : 221.82 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.88/221.82 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.88x = 221.82 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.88x = 13,579.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,579.82/147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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