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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 221.18 and 70.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 221.18 and 70.69 is: 105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 221.18 = 70.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/221.18 = 70.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 221.18 × 70.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 15,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635.55/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.88

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