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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.62, 220.89 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.62, 220.89 and 93.26 is: 139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.62 : 220.89 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.62/220.89 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.62x = 220.89 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.62x = 20,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,600.20/147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.55

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