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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 220.82 and 70.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 220.82 and 70.09 is: 105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 220.82 = 70.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/220.82 = 70.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 220.82 × 70.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 15,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,476.37/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.17

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