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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 221.03 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 221.03 and 66.20 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 221.03 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/221.03 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 221.03 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 14,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,632.24/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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