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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 221.75 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 221.75 and 66.69 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 221.75 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/221.75 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 221.75 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 14,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,788.67/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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