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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 221.61 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 221.61 and 66.72 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 221.61 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/221.61 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 221.61 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 14,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,785.82/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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