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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 220.90 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 220.90 and 66.05 is: 99.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 220.90 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/220.90 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 220.90 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 14,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590.31/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.12

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