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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.47, 221.27 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.47, 221.27 and 70.52 is: 105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.47 : 221.27 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.47/221.27 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.47x = 221.27 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.47x = 15,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602.50/147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.80

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