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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.19, 220.77 and 44.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.19, 220.77 and 44.47 is: 66.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.19 : 220.77 = 44.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.19/220.77 = 44.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.19x = 220.77 × 44.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.19x = 9,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,818.08/147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.70

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