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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.46, 221.28 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.46, 221.28 and 93.16 is: 139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.46 : 221.28 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.46/221.28 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.46x = 221.28 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.46x = 20,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,614.44/147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.80

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