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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 221.09 and 70.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 221.09 and 70.35 is: 105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 221.09 = 70.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/221.09 = 70.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 221.09 × 70.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 15,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,552.50/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.56

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