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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 220.82 and 51.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 220.82 and 51.02 is: 76.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 220.82 = 51.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/220.82 = 51.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 220.82 × 51.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 11,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,266.84/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.54

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