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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.80 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.80 and 55.96 is: 83.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.80 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.80 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.80 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 12,355.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,355.97/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.92

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