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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.53, 220.99 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.53, 220.99 and 93.16 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.53 : 220.99 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.53/220.99 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.53x = 220.99 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.53x = 20,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586.76/147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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