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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 147.59 and 70.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 147.59 and 70.19 is: 96.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 147.59 = 70.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/147.59 = 70.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 147.59 × 70.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 10,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,359.34/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.82

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