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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 220.81 and 49.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 220.81 and 49.71 is: 74.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 220.81 = 49.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/220.81 = 49.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 220.81 × 49.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 10,976.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,976.37/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.57

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