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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.59, 221.46 and 66.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.59, 221.46 and 66.39 is: 99.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.59 : 221.46 = 66.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.59/221.46 = 66.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.59x = 221.46 × 66.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.59x = 14,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702.56/147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.62

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