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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.32 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.32 and 143.64 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.32 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.32 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.32 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 31,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,646.76/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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