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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 221.88 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 221.88 and 139.32 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 221.88 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/221.88 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 221.88 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 30,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,912.32/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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