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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 221.64 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 221.64 and 140.92 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 221.64 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/221.64 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 221.64 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 31,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233.51/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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