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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 221.36 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 221.36 and 93.50 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 221.36 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/221.36 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 221.36 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 20,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,697.16/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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