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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 221.49 and 70.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 221.49 and 70.62 is: 105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 221.49 = 70.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/221.49 = 70.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 221.49 × 70.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 15,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,641.62/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.96

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