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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.63, 221.99 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.63, 221.99 and 141.69 is: 213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.63 : 221.99 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.63/221.99 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.63x = 221.99 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.63x = 31,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,453.05/147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.05

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