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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.46, 201.95 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.46, 201.95 and 139.05 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.46 : 201.95 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.46/201.95 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.46x = 201.95 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.46x = 28,081.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,081.15/147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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