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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 220.78 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 220.78 and 143.24 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 220.78 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/220.78 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 220.78 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 31,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,624.53/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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