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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 221.52 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 221.52 and 142.56 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 221.52 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/221.52 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 221.52 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 31,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,579.89/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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