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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 221.24 and 70.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 221.24 and 70.57 is: 105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 221.24 = 70.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/221.24 = 70.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 221.24 × 70.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 15,612.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612.00/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.79

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