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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.92, 222.17 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.92, 222.17 and 143.66 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.92 : 222.17 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.92/222.17 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.92x = 222.17 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.92x = 31,915.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,915.11/147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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