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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 221.33 and 70.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 221.33 and 70.62 is: 105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 221.33 = 70.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/221.33 = 70.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 221.33 × 70.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 15,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629.97/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.84

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