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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 221.08 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 221.08 and 93.53 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 221.08 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/221.08 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 221.08 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 20,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,677.61/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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