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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.89, 221.90 and 61.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.89, 221.90 and 61.27 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.89 : 221.90 = 61.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.89/221.90 = 61.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.89x = 221.90 × 61.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.89x = 13,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594.95/147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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