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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.37, 220.97 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.37, 220.97 and 44.62 is: 66.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.37 : 220.97 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.37/220.97 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.37x = 220.97 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.37x = 9,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,860.36/147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.91

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