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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 203.13 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 203.13 and 138.48 is: 190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 203.13 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/203.13 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 203.13 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 28,128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,128.43/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.98

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