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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 221.68 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 221.68 and 55.27 is: 82.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 221.68 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/221.68 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 221.68 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 12,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252.25/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.89

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