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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.50, 221.28 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.50, 221.28 and 145.70 is: 218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.50 : 221.28 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.50/221.28 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.50x = 221.28 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.50x = 32,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,240.50/147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.58

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