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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 220.59 and 50.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 220.59 and 50.84 is: 76.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 220.59 = 50.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/220.59 = 50.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 220.59 × 50.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 11,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,213.69/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.28

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