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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 221.94 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 221.94 and 45.25 is: 67.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 221.94 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/221.94 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 221.94 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 10,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,042.51/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.87

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