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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 221.11 and 56.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 221.11 and 56.05 is: 84.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 221.11 = 56.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/221.11 = 56.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 221.11 × 56.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 12,392.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392.52/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.11

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