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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.65, 221.43 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.65, 221.43 and 55.08 is: 82.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.65 : 221.43 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.65/221.43 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.65x = 221.43 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.65x = 12,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,196.36/147.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.61

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