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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 219.79 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 219.79 and 147.22 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 219.79 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/219.79 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 219.79 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 32,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357.48/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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