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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 220.61 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 220.61 and 70.13 is: 105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 220.61 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/220.61 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 220.61 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 15,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469.93/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.03

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