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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 220.64 and 70.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 220.64 and 70.10 is: 105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 220.64 = 70.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/220.64 = 70.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 220.64 × 70.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 15,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465.41/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.08

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