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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 222.04 and 70.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 222.04 and 70.98 is: 106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 222.04 = 70.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/222.04 = 70.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 222.04 × 70.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 15,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,760.40/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.50

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