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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.07, 220.51 and 69.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.07, 220.51 and 69.99 is: 104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.07 : 220.51 = 69.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.07/220.51 = 69.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.07x = 220.51 × 69.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.07x = 15,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,433.49/147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.94

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