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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.53, 221.33 and 44.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.53, 221.33 and 44.81 is: 67.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.53 : 221.33 = 44.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.53/221.33 = 44.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.53x = 221.33 × 44.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.53x = 9,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,917.63/147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.22

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