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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 221.52 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 221.52 and 44.97 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 221.52 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/221.52 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 221.52 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 9,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,961.53/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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