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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.47, 220.95 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.47, 220.95 and 66.38 is: 99.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.47 : 220.95 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.47/220.95 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.47x = 220.95 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.47x = 14,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.56/147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.45

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