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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.91, 221.90 and 50.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.91, 221.90 and 50.42 is: 75.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.91 : 221.90 = 50.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.91/221.90 = 50.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.91x = 221.90 × 50.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.91x = 11,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,188.20/147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.64

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