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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 221.04 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 221.04 and 140.64 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 221.04 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/221.04 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 221.04 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 31,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,087.07/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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