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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 221.36 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 221.36 and 93.16 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 221.36 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/221.36 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 221.36 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 20,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,621.90/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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