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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 203 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 203 and 139.32 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 203 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/203 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 203 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 28,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,281.96/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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