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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.29, 220.85 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.29, 220.85 and 92.31 is: 138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.29 : 220.85 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.29/220.85 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.29x = 220.85 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.29x = 20,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,386.20/147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.41

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