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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 221.78 and 51.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 221.78 and 51.63 is: 77.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 221.78 = 51.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/221.78 = 51.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 221.78 × 51.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 11,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,450.50/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.45

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