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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.01, 220.49 and 50.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.01, 220.49 and 50.81 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.01 : 220.49 = 50.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.01/220.49 = 50.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.01x = 220.49 × 50.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.01x = 11,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,203.10/147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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