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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 219.48 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 219.48 and 145.92 is: 217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 219.48 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/219.48 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 219.48 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 32,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,026.52/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.51

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