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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.51, 220.91 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.51, 220.91 and 143.19 is: 214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.51 : 220.91 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.51/220.91 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.51x = 220.91 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.51x = 31,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,631.39/147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.44

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