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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 221.76 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 221.76 and 66.81 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 221.76 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/221.76 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 221.76 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 14,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,815.79/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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