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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 221.15 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 221.15 and 44.72 is: 67.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 221.15 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/221.15 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 221.15 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 9,890.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,890.27/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.08

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