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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 219.42 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 219.42 and 145.53 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 219.42 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/219.42 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 219.42 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 31,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,932.19/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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