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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 204.12 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 204.12 and 138.13 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 204.12 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/204.12 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 204.12 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 28,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,194.59/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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