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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 220.58 and 44.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 220.58 and 44.31 is: 66.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 220.58 = 44.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/220.58 = 44.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 220.58 × 44.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 9,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,772.58/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.46

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