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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 221.22 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 221.22 and 66.33 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 221.22 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/221.22 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 221.22 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 14,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,673.52/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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