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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.72, 221.46 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.72, 221.46 and 66.45 is: 99.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.72 : 221.46 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.72/221.46 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.72x = 221.46 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.72x = 14,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716.02/147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.62

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