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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 221.58 and 56.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 221.58 and 56.45 is: 84.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 221.58 = 56.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/221.58 = 56.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 221.58 × 56.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 12,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,508.19/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.66

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