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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.86, 221.79 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.86, 221.79 and 145.16 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.86 : 221.79 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.86/221.79 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.86x = 221.79 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.86x = 32,195.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,195.04/147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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