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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 220.68 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 220.68 and 144.52 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 220.68 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/220.68 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 220.68 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 31,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,890.85/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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