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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.73, 221.37 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.73, 221.37 and 93.49 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.73 : 221.37 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.73/221.37 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.73x = 221.37 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.73x = 20,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,695.88/147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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