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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 221.92 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 221.92 and 61.32 is: 91.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 221.92 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/221.92 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 221.92 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 13,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,608.13/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.96

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