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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.97, 221.98 and 71.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.97, 221.98 and 71.02 is: 106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.97 : 221.98 = 71.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.97/221.98 = 71.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.97x = 221.98 × 71.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.97x = 15,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,765.02/147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.54

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