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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.80, 221.72 and 56.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.80, 221.72 and 56.48 is: 84.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.80 : 221.72 = 56.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.80/221.72 = 56.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.80x = 221.72 × 56.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.80x = 12,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522.75/147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.73

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