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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.48, 221.36 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.48, 221.36 and 139.67 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.48 : 221.36 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.48/221.36 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.48x = 221.36 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.48x = 30,917.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,917.21/147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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