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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.25, 220.88 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.25, 220.88 and 145.23 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.25 : 220.88 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.25/220.88 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.25x = 220.88 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.25x = 32,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,078.40/147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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