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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.13, 203.06 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.13, 203.06 and 139.79 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.13 : 203.06 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.13/203.06 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.13x = 203.06 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.13x = 28,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,385.09/147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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