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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.23, 220.49 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.23, 220.49 and 138.68 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.23 : 220.49 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.23/220.49 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.23x = 220.49 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.23x = 30,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,575.76/147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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