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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.58, 221.73 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.58, 221.73 and 145.42 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.58 : 221.73 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.58/221.73 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.58x = 221.73 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.58x = 32,243.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,243.98/147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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