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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.14, 220.70 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.14, 220.70 and 66.04 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.14 : 220.70 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.14/220.70 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.14x = 220.70 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.14x = 14,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,574.01/147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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