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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.49, 221 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.49, 221 and 93.27 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.49 : 221 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.49/221 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.49x = 221 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.49x = 20,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,612.67/147.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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