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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.73, 221.45 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.73, 221.45 and 66.63 is: 99.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.73 : 221.45 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.73/221.45 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.73x = 221.45 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.73x = 14,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,755.21/147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.88

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