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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 221.97 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 221.97 and 66.80 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 221.97 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/221.97 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 221.97 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 14,827.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,827.21/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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