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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 220.41 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 220.41 and 92.96 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 220.41 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/220.41 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 220.41 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 20,488.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,488.21/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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