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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 220.91 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 220.91 and 66.11 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 220.91 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/220.91 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 220.91 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 14,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,602.93/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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