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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 220.90 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 220.90 and 56.01 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 220.90 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/220.90 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 220.90 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 12,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,372.61/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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