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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 220.78 and 44.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 220.78 and 44.48 is: 66.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 220.78 = 44.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/220.78 = 44.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 220.78 × 44.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 9,820.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,820.29/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.70

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