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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.65 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.65 and 70.05 is: 105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.65 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.65 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.65 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 15,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,456.53/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.06

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