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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.53 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.53 and 55.87 is: 83.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.53 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.53 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.53 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 12,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,321.01/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.75

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