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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 220.67 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 220.67 and 49.64 is: 74.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 220.67 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/220.67 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 220.67 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 10,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,952.71/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.43

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