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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.45, 221.23 and 56.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.45, 221.23 and 56.17 is: 84.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.45 : 221.23 = 56.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.45/221.23 = 56.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.45x = 221.23 × 56.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.45x = 12,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426.49/147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.28

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