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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 221.43 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 221.43 and 66.46 is: 99.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 221.43 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/221.43 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 221.43 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 14,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716.24/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.69

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