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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 221.42 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 221.42 and 56.24 is: 84.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 221.42 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/221.42 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 221.42 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 12,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,453.45/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.41

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