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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 220.63 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 220.63 and 92.94 is: 139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 220.63 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/220.63 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 220.63 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 20,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,505.35/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.34

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