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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 221.74 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 221.74 and 66.69 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 221.74 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/221.74 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 221.74 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 14,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,787.67/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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