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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 219.76 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 219.76 and 139.52 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 219.76 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/219.76 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 219.76 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 30,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,660.92/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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