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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 220.49 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 220.49 and 55.69 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 220.49 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/220.49 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 220.49 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 12,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,279.61/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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