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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 219.54 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 219.54 and 146.04 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 219.54 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/219.54 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 219.54 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 32,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061.35/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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