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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 220.71 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 220.71 and 55.89 is: 83.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 220.71 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/220.71 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 220.71 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 12,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335.48/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.80

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