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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 222.64 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 222.64 and 143.68 is: 216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 222.64 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/222.64 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 222.64 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 31,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,988.92/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.84

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