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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 220.76 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 220.76 and 55.87 is: 83.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 220.76 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/220.76 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 220.76 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 12,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333.86/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.81

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