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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.85, 221.73 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.85, 221.73 and 45.15 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.85 : 221.73 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.85/221.73 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.85x = 221.73 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.85x = 10,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,010.11/147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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