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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 221.34 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 221.34 and 66.44 is: 99.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 221.34 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/221.34 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 221.34 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 14,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,705.83/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.67

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