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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.10, 220.59 and 50.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.10, 220.59 and 50.89 is: 76.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.10 : 220.59 = 50.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.10/220.59 = 50.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.10x = 220.59 × 50.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.10x = 11,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,225.83/147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.31

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