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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 202.46 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 202.46 and 140.09 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 202.46 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/202.46 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 202.46 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 28,360.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,360.91/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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