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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 222.48 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 222.48 and 147.60 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 222.48 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/222.48 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 222.48 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 32,838.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,838.05/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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