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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.49, 221.27 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.49, 221.27 and 44.79 is: 67.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.49 : 221.27 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.49/221.27 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.49x = 221.27 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.49x = 9,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,910.68/147.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.20

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