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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 221.28 and 56.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 221.28 and 56.23 is: 84.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 221.28 = 56.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/221.28 = 56.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 221.28 × 56.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 12,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,441.81/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.30

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