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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 221.94 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 221.94 and 56.66 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 221.94 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/221.94 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 221.94 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 12,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575.12/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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