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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.38, 220.74 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.38, 220.74 and 70.22 is: 105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.38 : 220.74 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.38/220.74 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.38x = 220.74 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.38x = 15,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500.36/147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.17

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