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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.68 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.68 and 45.05 is: 67.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.68 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.68 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.68 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 9,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,986.68/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.58

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