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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.88, 218.74 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.88, 218.74 and 147.88 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.88 : 218.74 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.88/218.74 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.88x = 218.74 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.88x = 32,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,347.27/147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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