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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 220.97 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 220.97 and 66.08 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 220.97 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/220.97 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 220.97 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 14,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601.37/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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