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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 221.84 and 51.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 221.84 and 51.68 is: 77.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 221.84 = 51.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/221.84 = 51.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 221.84 × 51.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 11,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,464.69/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.55

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