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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.42, 220.71 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.42, 220.71 and 144.57 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.42 : 220.71 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.42/220.71 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.42x = 220.71 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.42x = 31,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,908.04/147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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