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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.87, 222.05 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.87, 222.05 and 140.17 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.87 : 222.05 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.87/222.05 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.87x = 222.05 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.87x = 31,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,125.78/147.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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