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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 204.15 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 204.15 and 139.66 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 204.15 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/204.15 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 204.15 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 28,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,511.59/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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