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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.46, 203.02 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.46, 203.02 and 139.76 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.46 : 203.02 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.46/203.02 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.46x = 203.02 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.46x = 28,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,374.08/147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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