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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 221.37 and 56.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 221.37 and 56.31 is: 84.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 221.37 = 56.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/221.37 = 56.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 221.37 × 56.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 12,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,465.34/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.42

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