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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 220.66 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 220.66 and 44.40 is: 66.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 220.66 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/220.66 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 220.66 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 9,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,797.30/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.60

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