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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.27, 220.86 and 70.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.27, 220.86 and 70.23 is: 105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.27 : 220.86 = 70.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.27/220.86 = 70.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.27x = 220.86 × 70.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.27x = 15,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,511.00/147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.32

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