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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 220.70 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 220.70 and 55.88 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 220.70 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/220.70 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 220.70 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 12,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332.72/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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