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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.97, 221.93 and 39.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.97, 221.93 and 39.74 is: 59.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.97 : 221.93 = 39.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.97/221.93 = 39.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.97x = 221.93 × 39.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.97x = 8,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,818.39/147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.60

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