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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 222.08 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 222.08 and 66.84 is: 100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 222.08 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/222.08 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 222.08 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 14,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843.49/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.30

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