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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 220.83 and 70.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 220.83 and 70.21 is: 105.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 220.83 = 70.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/220.83 = 70.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 220.83 × 70.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 15,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,504.46/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.36

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