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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 221.07 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 221.07 and 142.62 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 221.07 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/221.07 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 221.07 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 31,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,529.00/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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