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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 222.03 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 222.03 and 145.55 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 222.03 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/222.03 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 222.03 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 32,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,316.47/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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