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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 220.87 and 44.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 220.87 and 44.53 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 220.87 = 44.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/220.87 = 44.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 220.87 × 44.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 9,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,835.34/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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