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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.18, 220.44 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.18, 220.44 and 92.96 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.18 : 220.44 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.18/220.44 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.18x = 220.44 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.18x = 20,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,492.10/147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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