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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.63, 203.56 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.63, 203.56 and 139.94 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.63 : 203.56 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.63/203.56 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.63x = 203.56 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.63x = 28,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,486.19/147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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