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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.10, 220.57 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.10, 220.57 and 55.86 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.10 : 220.57 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.10/220.57 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.10x = 220.57 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.10x = 12,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,321.04/147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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