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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 221.06 and 56.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 221.06 and 56.09 is: 84.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 221.06 = 56.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/221.06 = 56.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 221.06 × 56.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 12,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,397.87/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.14

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