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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.27, 220.96 and 70.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.27, 220.96 and 70.29 is: 105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.27 : 220.96 = 70.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.27/220.96 = 70.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.27x = 220.96 × 70.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.27x = 15,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,530.35/147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.46

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