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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 220.57 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 220.57 and 38.84 is: 58.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 220.57 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/220.57 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 220.57 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 8,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566.94/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.26

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