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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 220.80 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 220.80 and 93 is: 139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 220.80 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/220.80 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 220.80 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 20,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534.40/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.69

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