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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 220.80 and 49.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 220.80 and 49.67 is: 74.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 220.80 = 49.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/220.80 = 49.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 220.80 × 49.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 10,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,967.69/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.52

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