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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.80, 221.72 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.80, 221.72 and 66.66 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.80 : 221.72 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.80/221.72 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.80x = 221.72 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.80x = 14,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,779.86/147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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