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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.01, 220.40 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.01, 220.40 and 64.72 is: 97.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.01 : 220.40 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.01/220.40 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.01x = 220.40 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.01x = 14,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264.29/147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.03

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