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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 220.58 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 220.58 and 71 is: 106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 220.58 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/220.58 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 220.58 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 15,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661.18/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.54

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