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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.43, 221.28 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.43, 221.28 and 93.36 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.43 : 221.28 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.43/221.28 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.43x = 221.28 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.43x = 20,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,658.70/147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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