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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.45, 220.62 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.45, 220.62 and 93.09 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.45 : 220.62 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.45/220.62 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.45x = 220.62 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.45x = 20,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,537.52/147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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