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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.48, 220.98 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.48, 220.98 and 93.26 is: 139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.48 : 220.98 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.48/220.98 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.48x = 220.98 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.48x = 20,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,607.61/147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.74

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