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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 221.58 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 221.58 and 66.66 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 221.58 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/221.58 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 221.58 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 14,769.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,769.41/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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