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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.71, 221.61 and 51.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.71, 221.61 and 51.55 is: 77.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.71 : 221.61 = 51.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.71/221.61 = 51.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.71x = 221.61 × 51.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.71x = 11,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,424.00/147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.34

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