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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 221.37 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 221.37 and 139.05 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 221.37 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/221.37 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 221.37 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 30,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,781.50/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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