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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 222.08 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 222.08 and 142.19 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 222.08 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/222.08 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 222.08 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 31,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,575.73/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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