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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.91, 221.88 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.91, 221.88 and 45.19 is: 67.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.91 : 221.88 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.91/221.88 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.91x = 221.88 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.91x = 10,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,026.76/147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.79

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