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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.01, 220.65 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.01, 220.65 and 70.01 is: 105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.01 : 220.65 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.01/220.65 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.01x = 220.65 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.01x = 15,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,446.60/147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.07

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