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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 219.47 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 219.47 and 139 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 219.47 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/219.47 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 219.47 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 30,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,506.33/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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