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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 221.57 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 221.57 and 66.52 is: 99.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 221.57 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/221.57 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 221.57 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 14,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739.03/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.82

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