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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 202.91 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 202.91 and 139.66 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 202.91 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/202.91 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 202.91 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 28,338.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,338.41/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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