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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 219.14 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 219.14 and 144.59 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 219.14 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/219.14 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 219.14 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 31,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,684.18/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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