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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.71 and 56.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.71 and 56.43 is: 84.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.71 = 56.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.71 = 56.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.71 × 56.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 12,511.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,511.10/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.66

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