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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 221.49 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 221.49 and 139.86 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 221.49 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/221.49 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 221.49 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 30,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,977.59/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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