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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 220.18 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 220.18 and 139.16 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 220.18 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/220.18 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 220.18 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 30,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,640.25/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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