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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 220.92 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 220.92 and 55.95 is: 83.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 220.92 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/220.92 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 220.92 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 12,360.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,360.47/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.90

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