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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 220.93 and 51.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 220.93 and 51.11 is: 76.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 220.93 = 51.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/220.93 = 51.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 220.93 × 51.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 11,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,290.50/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.65

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