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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 220.74 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 220.74 and 44.46 is: 66.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 220.74 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/220.74 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 220.74 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 9,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814.10/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.67

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