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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 204 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 204 and 139.26 is: 192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 204 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/204 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 204 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 28,409.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,409.04/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.08

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