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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 221.78 and 50.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 221.78 and 50.35 is: 75.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 221.78 = 50.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/221.78 = 50.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 221.78 × 50.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 11,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,165.51/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.53

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