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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 220.46 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 220.46 and 92.23 is: 138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 220.46 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/220.46 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 220.46 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 20,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,333.03/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.11

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