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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.63, 221.55 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.63, 221.55 and 51.44 is: 77.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.63 : 221.55 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.63/221.55 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.63x = 221.55 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.63x = 11,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,397.09/147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.20

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