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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.67, 204.72 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.67, 204.72 and 139.46 is: 193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.67 : 204.72 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.67/204.72 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.67x = 204.72 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.67x = 28,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550.76/147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.34

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