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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.09, 220.54 and 69.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.09, 220.54 and 69.95 is: 104.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.09 : 220.54 = 69.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.09/220.54 = 69.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.09x = 220.54 × 69.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.09x = 15,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425.67/147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.87

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