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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 220.56 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 220.56 and 64.72 is: 97.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 220.56 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/220.56 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 220.56 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 14,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,274.64/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.11

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