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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.37, 220.98 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.37, 220.98 and 66.28 is: 99.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.37 : 220.98 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.37/220.98 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.37x = 220.98 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.37x = 14,646.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,646.55/147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.39

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