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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.67, 221.50 and 70.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.67, 221.50 and 70.61 is: 105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.67 : 221.50 = 70.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.67/221.50 = 70.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.67x = 221.50 × 70.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.67x = 15,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640.12/147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.91

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