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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 221.79 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 221.79 and 56.54 is: 84.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 221.79 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/221.79 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 221.79 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 12,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,540.01/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.75

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