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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 220.37 and 70.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 220.37 and 70.15 is: 105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 220.37 = 70.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/220.37 = 70.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 220.37 × 70.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 15,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,458.40/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.08

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