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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 220.89 and 70.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 220.89 and 70.25 is: 105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 220.89 = 70.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/220.89 = 70.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 220.89 × 70.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 15,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,517.52/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.30

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