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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 220.69 and 70.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 220.69 and 70.17 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 220.69 = 70.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/220.69 = 70.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 220.69 × 70.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 15,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,484.71/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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