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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.77 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.77 and 93.11 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.77 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.77 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.77 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 20,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555.43/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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