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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.48, 220.08 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.48, 220.08 and 140.19 is: 209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.48 : 220.08 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.48/220.08 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.48x = 220.08 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.48x = 30,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,853.02/147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.20

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