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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 221.97 and 66.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 221.97 and 66.85 is: 100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 221.97 = 66.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/221.97 = 66.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 221.97 × 66.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 14,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838.69/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.30

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