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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.93, 221.88 and 61.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.93, 221.88 and 61.31 is: 91.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.93 : 221.88 = 61.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.93/221.88 = 61.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.93x = 221.88 × 61.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.93x = 13,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,602.35/147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.95

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