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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 221.29 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 221.29 and 93.46 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 221.29 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/221.29 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 221.29 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 20,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,680.98/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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