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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 221.08 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 221.08 and 54.84 is: 82.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 221.08 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/221.08 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 221.08 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 12,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,124.03/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.25

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