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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 220.88 and 66.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 220.88 and 66.21 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 220.88 = 66.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/220.88 = 66.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 220.88 × 66.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 14,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,624.46/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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