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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 221.28 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 221.28 and 139.04 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 221.28 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/221.28 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 221.28 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 30,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,766.77/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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