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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.09, 220.55 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.09, 220.55 and 141.15 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.09 : 220.55 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.09/220.55 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.09x = 220.55 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.09x = 31,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,129.93/147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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