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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 220.52 and 42.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 220.52 and 42.91 is: 64.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 220.52 = 42.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/220.52 = 42.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 220.52 × 42.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 9,462.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,462.07/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.36

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