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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.41, 221.29 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.41, 221.29 and 93.53 is: 140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.41 : 221.29 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.41/221.29 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.41x = 221.29 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.41x = 20,696.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,696.15/147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.40

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