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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 202.39 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 202.39 and 144.88 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 202.39 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/202.39 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 202.39 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 29,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,321.40/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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