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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.91, 220.54 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.91, 220.54 and 93.03 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.91 : 220.54 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.91/220.54 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.91x = 220.54 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.91x = 20,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,515.50/146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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