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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 221.62 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 221.62 and 138.57 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 221.62 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/221.62 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 221.62 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 30,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,709.88/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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