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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 220.55 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 220.55 and 55.76 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 220.55 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/220.55 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 220.55 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 12,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,296.49/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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