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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 221.04 and 78.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 221.04 and 78.70 is: 118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 221.04 = 78.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/221.04 = 78.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 221.04 × 78.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 17,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,395.85/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.07

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