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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 220.91 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 220.91 and 55.97 is: 83.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 220.91 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/220.91 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 220.91 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 12,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364.33/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.95

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