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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.95 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.95 and 66.12 is: 99.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.95 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.95 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.95 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 14,609.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,609.21/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.22

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