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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 222.01 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 222.01 and 146.43 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 222.01 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/222.01 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 222.01 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 32,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,508.56/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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