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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 222.16 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 222.16 and 144.59 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 222.16 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/222.16 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 222.16 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 32,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,122.11/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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