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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 220.73 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 220.73 and 93.05 is: 139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 220.73 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/220.73 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 220.73 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 20,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,538.19/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.51

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