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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.91, 221.75 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.91, 221.75 and 70.76 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.91 : 221.75 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.91/221.75 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.91x = 221.75 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.91x = 15,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691.03/147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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