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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 221.89 and 39.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 221.89 and 39.74 is: 59.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 221.89 = 39.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/221.89 = 39.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 221.89 × 39.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 8,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817.35/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.60

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