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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.25, 220.86 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.25, 220.86 and 56.01 is: 84.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.25 : 220.86 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.25/220.86 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.25x = 220.86 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.25x = 12,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,370.37/147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.01

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