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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 221.23 and 66.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 221.23 and 66.29 is: 99.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 221.23 = 66.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/221.23 = 66.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 221.23 × 66.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 14,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,664.31/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.39

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