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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 221.97 and 50.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 221.97 and 50.55 is: 75.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 221.97 = 50.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/221.97 = 50.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 221.97 × 50.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 11,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,220.58/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.82

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