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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.01, 220.14 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.01, 220.14 and 142.68 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.01 : 220.14 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.01/220.14 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.01x = 220.14 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.01x = 31,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,409.58/147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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