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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 219.64 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 219.64 and 141.33 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 219.64 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/219.64 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 219.64 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 31,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,041.72/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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