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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 221.34 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 221.34 and 144.92 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 221.34 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/221.34 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 221.34 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 32,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,076.59/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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