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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.65, 221.40 and 44.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.65, 221.40 and 44.89 is: 67.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.65 : 221.40 = 44.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.65/221.40 = 44.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.65x = 221.40 × 44.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.65x = 9,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,938.42/147.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.31

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