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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 220.93 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 220.93 and 93.32 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 220.93 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/220.93 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 220.93 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 20,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,615.85/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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