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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.59, 221.40 and 51.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.59, 221.40 and 51.38 is: 77.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.59 : 221.40 = 51.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.59/221.40 = 51.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.59x = 221.40 × 51.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.59x = 11,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,374.43/147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.07

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