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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 220.84 and 55.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 220.84 and 55.90 is: 83.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 220.84 = 55.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/220.84 = 55.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 220.84 × 55.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 12,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346.03/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.86

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