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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.62 and 45.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.62 and 45.10 is: 67.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.62 = 45.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.62 = 45.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.62 × 45.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 9,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,993.73/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.63

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