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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.80 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.80 and 92.88 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.80 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.80 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.80 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 20,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,507.90/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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