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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 221.25 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 221.25 and 44.79 is: 67.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 221.25 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/221.25 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 221.25 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 9,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909.79/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.17

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