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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 221.28 and 56.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 221.28 and 56.19 is: 84.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 221.28 = 56.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/221.28 = 56.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 221.28 × 56.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 12,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433.72/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.29

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