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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 220.80 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 220.80 and 93.12 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 220.80 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/220.80 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 220.80 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 20,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.90/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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