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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.03, 220.55 and 55.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.03, 220.55 and 55.71 is: 83.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.03 : 220.55 = 55.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.03/220.55 = 55.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.03x = 220.55 × 55.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.03x = 12,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,286.56/147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.57

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