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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 220.96 and 44.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 220.96 and 44.63 is: 66.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 220.96 = 44.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/220.96 = 44.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 220.96 × 44.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 9,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,861.44/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.93

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