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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 222.70 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 222.70 and 145.52 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 222.70 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/222.70 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 222.70 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 32,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,407.30/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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