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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 220.86 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 220.86 and 144.96 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 220.86 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/220.86 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 220.86 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 32,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015.87/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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