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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 220.94 and 70.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 220.94 and 70.23 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 220.94 = 70.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/220.94 = 70.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 220.94 × 70.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 15,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,516.62/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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