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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 203.84 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 203.84 and 138.22 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 203.84 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/203.84 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 203.84 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 28,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,174.76/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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