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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.07, 202.53 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.07, 202.53 and 138.16 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.07 : 202.53 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.07/202.53 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.07x = 202.53 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.07x = 27,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,981.54/147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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