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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 203.94 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 203.94 and 139.89 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 203.94 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/203.94 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 203.94 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 28,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529.17/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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