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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.86 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.86 and 66.06 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.86 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.86 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.86 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 14,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590.01/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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