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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 221.85 and 70.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 221.85 and 70.92 is: 106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 221.85 = 70.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/221.85 = 70.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 221.85 × 70.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 15,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,733.60/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.34

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