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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.03, 220.50 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.03, 220.50 and 147.03 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.03 : 220.50 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.03/220.50 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.03x = 220.50 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.03x = 32,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,420.12/147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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