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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 220.88 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 220.88 and 93.20 is: 139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 220.88 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/220.88 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 220.88 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 20,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586.02/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.77

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