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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.88, 221.70 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.88, 221.70 and 66.80 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.88 : 221.70 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.88/221.70 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.88x = 221.70 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.88x = 14,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,809.56/147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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