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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 220.68 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 220.68 and 93.18 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 220.68 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/220.68 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 220.68 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 20,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,562.96/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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