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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.51, 220.97 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.51, 220.97 and 140.13 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.51 : 220.97 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.51/220.97 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.51x = 220.97 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.51x = 30,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,963.83/147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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