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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 221.68 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 221.68 and 66.80 is: 100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 221.68 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/221.68 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 221.68 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 14,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,808.22/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.12

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