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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.03, 220.51 and 55.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.03, 220.51 and 55.70 is: 83.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.03 : 220.51 = 55.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.03/220.51 = 55.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.03x = 220.51 × 55.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.03x = 12,283.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,283.13/147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.54

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