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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 220.10 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 220.10 and 143.22 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 220.10 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/220.10 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 220.10 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 31,522.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,522.01/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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