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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.79, 221.73 and 50.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.79, 221.73 and 50.29 is: 75.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.79 : 221.73 = 50.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.79/221.73 = 50.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.79x = 221.73 × 50.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.79x = 11,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,150.80/147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.45

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