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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.93, 221.89 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.93, 221.89 and 137.67 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.93 : 221.89 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.93/221.89 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.93x = 221.89 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.93x = 30,548.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548.55/147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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