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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.27, 221.13 and 140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.27, 221.13 and 140.77 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.27 : 221.13 = 140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.27/221.13 = 140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.27x = 221.13 × 140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.27x = 31,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,128.47/147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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