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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 221.13 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 221.13 and 93.42 is: 140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 221.13 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/221.13 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 221.13 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 20,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,657.96/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.00

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