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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 221.01 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 221.01 and 70.27 is: 105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 221.01 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/221.01 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 221.01 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 15,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531.39/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.27

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