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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 203.23 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 203.23 and 138.49 is: 190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 203.23 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/203.23 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 203.23 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 28,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145.32/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.95

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