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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 221.82 and 66.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 221.82 and 66.61 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 221.82 = 66.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/221.82 = 66.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 221.82 × 66.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 14,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,775.43/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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