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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 221.72 and 56.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 221.72 and 56.60 is: 84.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 221.72 = 56.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/221.72 = 56.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 221.72 × 56.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 12,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,549.35/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.84

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