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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 220.37 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 220.37 and 139.69 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 220.37 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/220.37 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 220.37 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 30,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,782.92/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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