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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 220.86 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 220.86 and 70.14 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 220.86 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/220.86 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 220.86 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 15,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,491.12/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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