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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 222.05 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 222.05 and 66.81 is: 100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 222.05 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/222.05 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 222.05 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 14,833.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833.72/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.27

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