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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.83 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.83 and 66.11 is: 99.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.83 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.83 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.83 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 14,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597.97/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.14

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