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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 220.97 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 220.97 and 44.62 is: 66.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 220.97 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/220.97 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 220.97 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 9,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859.24/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.92

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