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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 220.66 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 220.66 and 55.79 is: 83.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 220.66 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/220.66 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 220.66 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 12,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,310.62/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.65

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