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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 221.06 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 221.06 and 140.08 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 221.06 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/221.06 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 221.06 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 30,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,966.08/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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