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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.06, 219.53 and 142.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.06, 219.53 and 142.00 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.06 : 219.53 = 142.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.06/219.53 = 142.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.06x = 219.53 × 142.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.06x = 31,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,173.07/147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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