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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 220.17 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 220.17 and 138.02 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 220.17 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/220.17 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 220.17 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 30,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,387.86/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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