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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 220.69 and 50.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 220.69 and 50.94 is: 76.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 220.69 = 50.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/220.69 = 50.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 220.69 × 50.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 11,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,241.95/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.40

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