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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.25, 220.94 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.25, 220.94 and 55.97 is: 83.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.25 : 220.94 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.25/220.94 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.25x = 220.94 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.25x = 12,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,366.28/147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.98

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