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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.63, 221.43 and 70.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.63, 221.43 and 70.58 is: 105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.63 : 221.43 = 70.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.63/221.43 = 70.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.63x = 221.43 × 70.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.63x = 15,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628.53/147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.86

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