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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.49 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.49 and 93.69 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.49 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.49 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.49 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 20,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,751.40/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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