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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.91, 221.68 and 51.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.91, 221.68 and 51.61 is: 77.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.91 : 221.68 = 51.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.91/221.68 = 51.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.91x = 221.68 × 51.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.91x = 11,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,440.90/147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.35

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