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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 222.11 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 222.11 and 140.18 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 222.11 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/222.11 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 222.11 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 31,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,133.57/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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