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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.37, 220.16 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.37, 220.16 and 144.13 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.37 : 220.16 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.37/220.16 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.37x = 220.16 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.37x = 31,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,731.66/147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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