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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 221.88 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 221.88 and 61.25 is: 91.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 221.88 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/221.88 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 221.88 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 13,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589.04/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.85

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