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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.68 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.68 and 93.24 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.68 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.68 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.68 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 20,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,576.20/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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