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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.14, 220.42 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.14, 220.42 and 92.12 is: 138.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.14 : 220.42 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.14/220.42 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.14x = 220.42 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.14x = 20,305.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,305.09/147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.00

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